The Lake Maggiore: the Borromean Islands

Collection title

Alle falde del Kilimangiaro

ID

RAI00218

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

11/01/2009

Production year

2009

Abstract

Documentary about the Borromean Islands, a small group of islands located in the center of the Lake Maggiore. A visit to this magical place begins with the Isola Bella, known for its palaces and lush gardens built by Charles III Borromeo in the seventeenth century . The next step is the Isola dei Pescatori, not very far, and which is made ​​up of fishermen's cottages. Finally we landed at Isola Madre, further. Lancelot Borromeo built there a palace and an exotic garden in the early sixteenth century. Inside the palace is a theater for puppets' play, dating from the seventeenth century . The botanical garden is also a haven for many exotic birds such as peacocks, golden pheasants and parrots.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Geography and landscapes

Secondary themes

• Tourism and cultural sites

Credits / Cast

• Russo Pino - Author of original work

Period of events

• From 1500 to 1800

Map locations

• Italy - Eastern North - The Maggiore Lake

Original language

Italian

Media running time

14m29

Additional information

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